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Paano Kalkulahin si Wire Sizing

Ano ang Wire Sizing?

Wire sizing selects conductor diameter to limit voltage drop and prevent overheating. Code requires ampacity matching and voltage drop limits.

Pormula

Calculate voltage drop: VD = (2×K×I×L) / (1000×A) for DC or single-phase
VD
(2×K×I×L) / (1000×A) for DC or single-phase — (2×K×I×L) / (1000×A) for DC or single-phase
K
K value — Variable used in the calculation
I
I value — Variable used in the calculation
L
L value — Variable used in the calculation
A
A value — Variable used in the calculation
DC
DC value — Variable used in the calculation

Step-by-Step na Gabay

  1. 1Look up ampacity from tables at operating temperature
  2. 2Calculate voltage drop: VD = (2×K×I×L) / (1000×A) for DC or single-phase
  3. 3Select wire where VD <3% feeder, <5% combined

Mga Nalutas na Halimbawa

Input
I = 100 A, L = 50 m, copper wire, assume 60°C ampacity table
Resulta
AWG 6 (106 A) with ~3.1% drop, marginal
AWG 4 better choice

Mga Karaniwang Mali na Dapat Iwasan

  • Using listed ampacity without derating for temperature or bundling
  • Neglecting voltage drop in long feeder runs

Mga madalas itanong

Why limit voltage drop?

Excessive drop reduces equipment performance, efficiency, and motor starting capability.

How does temperature affect wire sizing?

Higher temperature reduces ampacity; must derate if ambient >30°C.

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